key words/focus:
camera angle (low, high, eye-level), vectors, lighting, composition
(4:20) How are camera angles used when Joshua says 'Thank you' (not in German)? Which angles are used to view each of the characters? What does each of these angle signify?
The angle when Joshua says Thank you not in German is a high angle shot looking down at Joshua. A low angle is used when we are looking at the German waiter which represents that the German waiter is in power.
(4:45) What shot distance and angle is used to show Guido's concern for Joshua when the German waiter leaves the room? Describe the composition)
The angle of the shot is at eye level and is a medium shot. The German shot is described as a long shot and the German's shot has perfect geometric composition which explains power and control compared to Guido's shot where it is asymmetric which shows concern and weakness.
(4:46) How is shot of Guido contrasted to the shot of the German waiter walking away to tell someone what has just happened? Describe the composition and compare it to the previous shot of a concerned Guido.
The German waiter's shot has perfect geometric composition showing power and control, though the shot with Guido shows disorder and is unbalanced sowing a lack of power.
(5:02-05) How is the shot of the German's contrasted to that of Guido teaching the children to say 'Thank You'?
Germans are very rigid and precise where as Guido teaching the children is very disorderly. Low angle shot for viewing the Germans and high angle shot for viewing the children and Guido.
HW: How are visual techniques utilised to evoke empathy from the audience and clearly delineate (indicate) who are the heroes, villains, and victims in this scene?
